APRIL 2019
ISSUE NO. 8
A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER S H A N N ON ’ S S N I P PET “We Are We” And Why That Matters.
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elcome to April! While I appreciate every season as it arrives (and winter particularly when it LEAVES), I always look forward to spring as a time of renewal, re-creation and evolution. A fresh start, as it were. This year spring is trying to gain a foothold, amidst the challenging flood waters and roads in disrepair. Through the devastation, we have come together as Nebraskans and, although the road ahead is a long one for many communities, our stubborn hope “springs” eternal. Thank you, if you are one of the MANY HomeServices family members who donated funds for our flood relief effort. This particular April, more than any other in recent memory, is a time for new beginnings. Our RE|evolution has begun, (our new fee structure and commission plan has launched) and we are doing the hard work of becoming who we want to be, not looking in the rear view mirror. You may be curious about the title “We are We”. What do I mean by that? This phrase is a reminder that each of us is part of our collective “we”. There is no “us” and “them”, only “we”. And as part of our “we” each of us has both the obligation and the opportunity to help vision and forge the path of our collective future by participating, encouraging, supporting, challenging, forgiving and teaching. Where will our
future lead us? Only together will we find out what our best path can be. Because we are better together. “We are We” – means all of us are important. So don’t be surprised if I give you a text or a call to ask for your help, your input or some of your time as we evolve and navigate the challenges and joys of this year and beyond. This year is a year of many small and large innovations, changes, growth and possibilities. A new MLS across our eastern markets, a new outlook, and some upcoming service improvements to help us be “The Trusted GO-TO” for all things real estate. What affirmation did YOU choose for this month? Mine? I am full of love and joy, exuding magnetic, positive energy! I say this when I’m in the car – and it really has helped me to boost my level of energy and face the day with happy anticipation. I hope that you have selected your affirmation and that you are using it daily (at least twice daily sessions, ten times per session is optimal). We’ve included another copy of the affirmations section (pg.3) for you, in case you need another one – I encourage you to use it! I appreciate each of you, your effort and your support. Remember “WE are WE”. Let’s be great together.
One family, One team, One goal.
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DID YOU KNOW? NEW OR MODIFIED: MIDLANDS MLS
USERS NEW RULES (MMLS USERS)
With the change to the new MMLS there are rule changes you need to be aware of. Failure to abide by these rules may result in fines imposed by the MLS
Listing Submission: All Residential listings including new construction must be entered into the MLS within 2 days of the listing date. Declination of MLS services must be filed by staff at RAL within 2 days of listing date. “List Date” in the MLS is specified as in the Listing Agreement unless specified with addendum. Fine: $100 per each violation, plus a fine of $100 for each additional day once notified by the MLS. NO SHOW Listings (Coming soon): Listings not available for showing within 7 calendar days of the list date when input in the MLS system shall be entered with the “Active, No Show” status. Active listings, which become unavailable for showing for a period that extends beyond 7 calendar days must be updated to the “Active, No Show”
status. The status must be changed to “Active” before showing the property to prospective purchasers.
only Remarks are to be seen only by other agents within the firm (including all the firm branches)
Showing information for listings not immediately available for showing but available within 7 calendar days of the list date must be disclosed in Public and Agent Remarks.
Violations of MLS Rules: Violations of MLS Rules can result in the information, photograph or graphic being administratively deleted. Violations of the Rules in a 12-month period will result in the following penalties unless otherwise stated: 1st offense: warning, 2nd offense: $50, 3rd offense: $100, 4th offense: $200, MLS Board of Directors to Determine $$$
Price per Square foot: now includes finished basement square footage in the total. New Construction: If the sale is contingent on a buyer entering into a construction contract with a particular builder, that information must also be disclosed in the public remarks section. Photo Guidelines: Any listing photograph that prominently features a yard sign, where the yard sign exceeds ten percent of the photograph’s area, or where an agent’s name or contact information is legible is prohibited. The MLS Staff is directed to delete any property pictures that display anything else. Office Only Remarks: Office
Failure to Correct listing: failing to submit required documentation within 7 days of receiving notice may result in a fine to the listing agent of $200.00 Removal of Listings: When Participant refuses/fails to timely report Status changes the MLS is authorized to remove any listing from the MLS compilation of current listings where the participant has refused or failed to timely report status changes. Example: expired
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“I F YOU A R E G O I NG TO D I G A H OL E , D I G T HE V ERY B ES T HO L E.”
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y da d s a id t ha t t o me when I wa s a k id a nd it ha s stuc k wit h me my ent ire life. Old enough for ma nua l la bor, I was p roba bly dr a gged int o t he ba ck ya rd, k ick ing a nd s creaming, to help him wit h ya rd wor k . I mos t lik ely pla yed huff, puff , and si gh on repea t . There were s hovels , wheelba r rows , work gloves, twine, la wn ba gs , ha rd met a l t ools a nd digging. I probably overd ra ma t iz ed ever y minor s cr a pe a nd bump a s proof of the abuse I h ad t o endure, hoping he would find it in his hea r t t o relent so I c o uld ret ur n t o a ir condit ioning. E v ent ua lly, t he dus t would s et t le, t he a ir would clea r, and we’ d re ach a k ind of ha r mony wit h ea ch ot her. H e would t e ac h me th ings a nd I would lis t en. “ Ja s on, if you a re going t o dig a hole, d i g t he ver y bes t hole.” So, I dug a hole. I didn’t get it right at th e t ime, but lik e mos t t hings wit h my da d, he pla nt ed a seed.
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As a t eena ger, I remember t r ying t o impres s t he people coming a nd going from t he bus y H os pit a l a cros s t he s t reet with my l a wn mowing s k ills . I envis ioned t hem s t opping in t heir tracks, “ N ow t ha t is one finely mowed la wn, H elen! L et ’s hire that k i d!” L et ’s a ls o not over- glor ify s ome new found wor k ethic h e re, I wa s equa lly devot ed t o ex cellence in whining (“I ’ ll do it tomor rowwww” ). Our front door didn’t get wor n out with all the j o b offer s but my da d’s a dvice ha d clea r ly t a k en root . You do the b e s t you ca n a t wha t ever you a re doing. M y da d s pent over 40 yea r s t ea ching in t he public- s chool system try ing t o connect wit h t eena ger s a bout Amer ica n H is t o ry. “I ’ m n o t t ea ching you wha t t o t hink , I’m t ea ching you how to think! ” M y gues s is t ha t his wis dom on “ digging holes ” ca me f rom M a r t in L ut her K ing Jr.’s 1960 s er mon, The Three D imensions of a Co mplet e L ife, where K ing ins pires us t o be t he bes t v ersion of o ur s elf. “ And no ma t t er wha t it is (t ha t you a re ca lle d to do) , n e ver cons ider it ins ignifica nt . Beca us e if it is for t he upbuilding o f huma nit y, it ha s cos mic s ignifica nce.” Tha t ’s when h e said, i f you a re ca lled t o be a s t reet s weeper, “ Sweep s t ree ts like S h a k es pea re wrot e poet r y.” As a n a dult , I’m a m s o gr a t eful t o my da d for t he core values he p l ant ed wit h t ha t one lit t le s ent ence. And t ha t ’s jus t it, it’s how w e a pproa ch t he s ma ll s t uff t ha t ma t t er s t he mos t . “ Digging the v er y bes t hole” is now es s ent ia l t o my crea t ive process. G ranted, I g e t bus y a nd it ’s na t ur a l t o wa nt t o t a k e s hor t cut s with things that se em s o s ma ll. But it feels wor s e when I chea t mys elf out of my b e s t effor t . It ’s ha rd wor k t o do s omet hing r ight . To da y, it might jus t look lik e a n ins ignifica nt hole in t h e ground. B u t t omor row, it is a monument . Ex cellence is bor n in our heart a nd mind a nd t a k es s ha pe when t he s hovel meet s t he dirt. No m a t t er wha t we do, it ’s how we do it . Ever y s ingle t ime, it m a t t er s .
“T he best t im e t o pla nt a t ree wa s 2 0 y ea r s ag o. Th e seco nd best t im e, is no w. ” - Chinese P rov e r b JASON SCHMIT
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welcome TO THE TEAM.
spend ing t ime w it h f a mily, skiing, is a huge Hus ker f a n, a nd loves tra vel ing. She’s ma rried t o her col lege sw eet hea rt, Joel, a nd w hile she now cal ls O ma ha home, she is regula rly in Lincoln v is it ing f a mily, t he Children’s Museum, Zoo or h aving date night w hile “ Lincoln Gra ndma ” ba bysits .
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Mag gi W ie g e r t s t a r t e d h e r t e c h n o l o g y a n d mar k et i ng c a reer a t H S NE a s t h e e -c o m m e rce d i rec tor, w here s h e f o c u s e d o n we b -b a s e d mar k et i ng i ni t i a t i v e s . I n 2 0 0 7 , a f t e r a f a m ily rel oc at i on nec ess i t a t e d a m o v e t o t h e O m aha area , she a c c ep te d a p o s i t i o n a s t h e h e l p desk a nd te chnol og y trai ne r wi t h s i s t e r-c o m p a n y, CB SH ome Re al Esta te. M agg i h a s s e r v e d a s t h e d i re ctor of Mar k et i ng a nd Te c h n o l o g y f o r CB S H o m e R e a l E sta te si nc e 2009, a rol e s h e n o w c o n t i n u e s wi t h B erkshire H at haw a y HomeS e r v i c e s Am b a s s a d o r R e a l E sta te.
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